IETL - Institute for European Traffic Law

11/05/2026

Traffic rules in Europe's streets can end up costing you dearly, turning them into a cost trap.

https://www.ietl.net/news-details/europe-s-streets-become-a-cost-trap-traffic-rules-that-can-end-up-costing-you.html

07/05/2026

The European Commission has released new guidelines that clarify how tachograph provisions should be applied in freight transport. The new guidelines address practical issues that have arisen, such as registration at border crossings, driver cards and conversion deadlines. While the rules themselves remain unchanged, officials will now interpret and apply them more precisely and flexibly.

The aim is to create greater uniformity for drivers, companies and control authorities.

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The EU Commission has released new guidelines that clarify how to apply tachograph provisions in freight transport. The new guidelines address open practical issues, such as border crossing registration, driver cards, and conversion deadlines.

27/04/2026

The Brenner Pass is not only a central European traffic hotspot but also a flashpoint in an escalating conflict. As the issue unfolds, several EU countries have imposed strict limits on trucks, causing long traffic jams and ongoing political disputes. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) must now clarify the extent of the restriction that can be imposed on transit traffic. Although no decision has been made, it is clear that this ruling could have a lasting impact on European freight transport.

More about it: https://www.ietl.net/news-details/transit-in-conflict-the-european-court-of-justice-set-to-issue-landmark-decision.html

22/04/2026

🚦 Cross‑border intersection cases under scrutiny:
A new ruling from the Duisburg Regional Court clarifies how evidence must be assessed when multiple jurisdictions collide.
Here are the key takeaways for insurers, lawyers, and claims handlers.

When both drivers claim the green - who wins in court? A recent judgment by the Duisburg Regional Court offers a sobering lesson for anyone involved in a cross-border traffic accident: asserting right of way is not the same as proving it. Where objective evidence is absent and witness accounts confl...

13/04/2026

Evidentiary Standards in Cross-Border Intersection Disputes: Key Takeaways from the Landgericht Duisburg

A new ruling from the Duisburg Regional Court clarifies how evidentiary standards apply when multiple jurisdictions collide.
Explore the key takeaways for insurers, lawyers, and claims professionals.

When both drivers claim the green - who wins in court? A recent judgment by the Duisburg Regional Court offers a sobering lesson for anyone involved in a cross-border traffic accident: asserting right of way is not the same as proving it. Where objective evidence is absent and witness accounts confl...

06/04/2026

Italy goes strict, Scandinavia stays icy, and Germany stays flexible. Europe’s tire rules couldn’t be more different.
See how each country stacks up!

https://www.ietl.net/news-details/italy-s-tire-regulations-how-does-europe-compare.html

01/04/2026

Higher Regional Court of Dresden, Preliminary Ruling of December 1, 2025 – 17 U 1017/25

Applicability of Polish law and scope of damages in traffic accidents in Poland under Article 4(1) of the Rome II Regulation

https://www.ietl.net/news-details/olg-dresden-polish-law-governs-traffic-accidents-in-poland.html

Dresden, law, # traffic accidents II

29/03/2026

A small decline in road fatalities offers hope — but Europe’s roads remain dangerously far from the EU’s 2030 goals. What must change to save more lives? Explore what the numbers really reveal!

https://www.ietl.net/news-details/less-road-fatalities-europe-s-roads-stay-dangerous.html

29/03/2026

Parking lots may look harmless, but liability can get messy fast. Illegal parking, speeding, blind reversing — recent court rulings show who really pays after a crash.

https://www.ietl.net/news-details/illegal-parking-speeding-pulling-out-blindly-who-s-liable-for-parking-lot-accidents.html

29/03/2026

https://www.ietl.net/news-details/the-eurovignette-is-set-to-be-reformed-eu-tightens-co2-based-truck-tolls.html

The EU is reshaping the Eurovignette: stricter CO₂‑based truck tolls are on the way. What will this mean for transport companies across Europe?

18/03/2026

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